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The Hong Kong Bar Association has proposed criminalising bid-rigging by introducing a “double-track” approach to the Competition Ordinance, describing it as a quick fix to increase deterrence and encourage more whistle-blowers to expose industry malpractice following the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Under the current civil regime established in 2015, the ordinance only punishes individuals…
Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.
At least 15 people have been taken to hospital with injuries after a boat explosion in Florida.
The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections
Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
The boost marks a major turnaround for Canada after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.
The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.
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Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales.
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Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce.
The National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska is now the temporary home for many of the Americans who had been passengers on the MV Hondius.
The New York Times USAt the center of the latest indictment is a photo Comey posted to social media last year of seashells on the beach that read out ‘86 47’
The Independent WorldThe pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
BBC WorldTreasurer says housing market ‘isn’t working’ and tax system around it is ‘out of whack’. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 covera…
The Guardian WorldThe Taiwanese government expressed its intention to participate in ceremonies in both cities last year and did so for the first time.
The Japan TimesA ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
The Independent WorldCEO Masayoshi Son is considering a multibillion-dollar investment in the country as part of SoftBank's broader buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The Japan TimesThe group is endorsed by both party heavyweights who backed her in last year's presidential election and those who ran against her.
The Japan TimesNet revenue at Goldman Sachs' local brokerage arm rose 10% to ¥125.5 billion ($800 million) in the 12 months to Dec. 31, spurred by securities trading business.
The Japan TimesBut the prosecution of Ms. Duterte, who has become the archrival to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is likely to fail again in the Senate.
The New York Times WorldOfficials in Laredo, Texas, said at least one of the six people found inside the Union Pacific Railroad boxcar was from Mexico as investigators worked to identify the others.
The New York Times USDozens of Labour Party leaders called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to leave office, and several government aides announced their resignations.
The New York Times WorldThe company said Monday that it intends to begin production at the new plant, in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, in the first half of 2029.
The Japan TimesTrump has taken to asking friends and acquaintances about which of his top lieutenants should carry the GOP flag in the next presidential race
The Independent WorldCritics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.
The New York Times USFarrer win casts shadow over budget as government signals it’s alive to populist rightwing threat Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or da…
The Guardian WorldTsuyoshi Oyama is suspected of stealing a total of ¥135 million from ATMs in Tokyo's Chuo Ward.
The Japan TimesPutin suggests former German chancellor Gerhard Schroder could help mediate peace talks but many European leaders rejected the idea
The Independent WorldIran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
The New York Times WorldAditya Chakrabortty on the Labour leader’s predicament – and if he may be the last prime minister of the two-party system In these highly polarised times, dunking on the prime minister – and this P…
The Guardian WorldMeta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is failing to stop scammers who repeatedly buy ads on the platforms to target seniors with scams, a new report says.
NBC NewsThis live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterated that Iran’s peace proposal was “just unacceptable”. The president wen…
The Guardian WorldTransportation and communications made up the biggest drag on spending in March, while food, utilities and clothing also weighed on the figure.
The Japan TimesThe Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.
BBC PoliticsSince the U.S. captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, U.S. President Donald Trump has boasted of controlling the oil-rich Caribbean country.
The Japan TimesThe G.O.P. has seized an edge on redistricting thanks to two court rulings, and it has more room to maneuver for extra seats before the midterms.
The New York Times USAt least two people were injured in Cambridge shooting
NBC NewsThe court action marks the latest escalation of controversy over the site, and comes amid recent tensions between Trump and members of his administration and Pope Leo XIV.
The Japan TimesThe imperial family has long-established relationships with the royal families of the two European countries.
The Japan TimesResearchers have been working for decades on brain-computer interfaces to help those suffering from paralysis, blindness and hearing loss.
The Japan TimesA deal with New Zealand would build on an agreement Tokyo recently signed with Canberra to build the first three of 11 Mogami-class ships planned for Australia.
The Japan TimesEileen Wang, 58, mayor of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty over the felony count brought by the justice department Eileen Wang, the mayor of a southern California city, resigned suddenly on Monday a…
The Guardian WorldTen people have been injured in a crash involving a truck and a bus outside a shopping centre in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong. Police said they received a report of the crash in Sau Mau Ping at about 6.20…
South China Morning PostPresident Trump on Monday floated Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a “dream team” ahead of the 2028 presidential election, polling attendees of a White House event on who …
The HillThe U.S. Coast Guard has taken possession of the sailboat owned by the American man whose wife disappeared in the Bahamas last month, an official said.
NBC NewsMs. Lake tried and failed to fire hundreds of Voice of America journalists and to cut funding for other federally funded news groups like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
The New York Times USCameron Hamilton led FEMA briefly in 2025. He was removed by the Trump administration after telling Congress that the agency should continue to exist. Now, he's been nominated to lead it once again.
NPR NewsThe US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".
BBC WorldThe case is part of a broader probe into high-level graft first unveiled last November.
The Japan TimesWith new wars underway this year adding to numerous entrenched conflicts around the world, more displacement driven by violence can be expected.
The Japan TimesLawmakers turned away from speaking with detainees during oversight visit of Otay Mesa detention center despite court rulings
The Independent WorldThis blog is now closed Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays Turkey’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, will visit Qatar later today for talks on the war…
The Guardian WorldMove comes as administration seeks to boost drilling, logging, mining and grazing on taxpayer-owned land The interior department is canceling a rule that put conservation on equal footing with deve…
The Guardian WorldThe forward is only the fifth player to win the trophy in consecutive years, despite a difficult season.
France 24 EnglishTests are conducted at the BedrettoLab, a unique underground facility in southern Switzerland used to create and study earthquakes.
The Japan TimesBBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.
BBC News (Front page)Eileen Wang, who resigned Monday as the mayor of Arcadia, Calif., published propaganda on a purported news site under direction from Chinese officials, prosecutors said.
The New York Times USLabour lawmakers have gone public to express their dissatisfaction over one of the worst defeats for the party in local elections.
The Japan TimesDefence department says another ADF soldier was injured on Monday evening, but didn’t require hospitalisation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , fr…
The Guardian WorldFormer FBI Director James Comey said Monday that he won’t stop criticizing President Trump ahead of a criminal trial against him over charges of threatening the president. “I’m not going to be quie…
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